— This action is simply a complete madness," said Freeland in the programme "Fareed Zakaria GPS" on CNN. “It is the betrayal of America’s closest friend — an ally, a neighbor, the best partner in the world. It's an act of economical war. She said.
Freeland is the main candidate to replace Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who announced his resignation in January. She had previously served as Chief Finance Officer and Deputy Prime Minister in the Trudeau government before she abruptly resigned in December.
Trump announced extended tariffs on Saturday for Canada, Mexico and China, preparing the ground for a trade war that according to economists increase inflation and curb growth across North America.
Customs duties on Canadian and Mexican goods will amount to 25 percent and only 10 percent for Canadian energy. In 2024, the United States imported oil, cars, car parts and another goods worth over $400 billion (1.65 trillion).
"The way chosen by the US is the way of loss"
Saturday night Trudeau announced that Canada take reprisal action against Trump's tariffs, imposing its own 25% work on US goods worth $30 billion (PLN84 billion) since Tuesday. The others, for goods worth $125 billion (PLN 351 billion), are expected to enter into force in the next 3 weeks.
Freeland asked whether she was encouraging Canadians to boycott American goods, she said that “this is already happening across the country.”
“The way presently followed by the United States is the way of loss. Finally, You can't defy the laws of economics She said.
She besides expressed frustration with Trump's continuous innuendos that Canada should join the US as the 51st state. The president of the United States reiterated his opinion in a Sunday post on the fact Social platform. The erstwhile Deputy Prime Minister of Canada called his remarks "a direct attack on our sovereignty."
— What the planet will see from Canada is full strength, unity and intelligent, strategical approach," she added.
